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RAP62 Feb/Mar 19 Round About Panfield Community Centre Panfield Community Centre is available for hire at the following rates: Clubs ...... £15 per session Private ...... £15 per hour A returnable £50 deposit is required against any damage/loss. Hall rental is inclusive of all equipment & furniture therein. Various items of equipment/furniture are also available for outside hire at reasonable rates, e.g. Chairs 50p; Tables £1; Crockery Sets £5-00/doz; Glasses 50p each; Table cloths 50p; Baby Belling cooker/use of Fridge/Freezer £10; Marquee £20. Contact the Bookings Secretary Pippa Percy – Phone 07867 523785 or email: [email protected] for further information and availability. Advertising & Contribution RAP is published bi-monthly; February, April, June, August, October & December. Contributions from clubs & organizations for insertion in RAP should be with the editor by the Copy Closing Date published on the back page of every edition. You can Advertise in this magazine at the following pre-paid rates:

Single 3 Issues 6 issues

Issue (half-year) (1year) Third Page £8 £22 £45 Half Page £10 £28 £55 Full Page £20 £56 £110

Cheques should be made payable to: The Panfield Community Association . Contact Chris Bassett (Editor RAP) “Pennypots”, Bell Lane, Panfield. Tel: 01376 328959 Email: [email protected] Contents Community Association ...... 3 Dates for Your Diary ...... 5 Parish Council ...... 7 Clubs & Organizations ...... 8 Neighbourhood Watch ...... 12 Outreach ...... 17 Pets Corner ...... 20

Page 2 Round About Panfield Community Association As we enter spring with the hope of lighter evenings and warmer weatherI thought I would look back over the last few months of Winter. We had our first event of the year which was the “PCA Quiz Night”. It was very well attended with everyone enjoying themselves. It was a very close finish with only a couple of points between first and second, so it shows how important to play your joker at the right time. We have another Quiz Night planned in November so if you would like to test your knowledge keep your eyes open for information later in the year. The Panfield Plodders have had two walks this year. The first was to Sailing Airfield, the day started with a bit of rough weather but turned into a nice bright but chilly afternoon. They stopped at the Airfield Café (which also has a bar) and had lunch which included bacon baps to homemade soup before returning. The next walk was to Notley Discovery Centre, it started windy but turned into a very pleasant sunny day. The Discovery Centre also has a Café so we all stopped for a fresh hot Panini. The next walk is on Sunday 14th April to the Café on the Flitchway at Rayne. I’m sure you have noticed by now that there is a theme around our walks which is “food”. So come and enjoy the countryside around Panfield and for more info follow them on their Facebook page “Panfield Plodders”., As we enter spring we will be holding our annual Garage Sale which is on Saturday 18th May. It really is a good time to have a spring clean and a great opportunity to chat with friends and neighbours by opening up your garage, this year we will not have a royal wedding to contend with, booking details will be available shortly. I have been talking about “Panfield Presents” (our own local cinema) for nearly a year now, it’s been an interesting journey with many twist and turns but we have finally received our grant. So keep a look out for our first showing probably in May. That just leaves me to wish you all a Happy Easter. Regards Danny - PCA Chair

A lady goes into a dress shop and asks the assistant. “Could I try that dress on in the window?” “Of course, madam,” the assistant replies, “but we do have a changing room over there.”

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Over the last few months a number of complaints have been made to the Parish Council about bicycles (and e-bikes) and other motorised devices using the local footpaths. Therefore I thought it useful to remind everyone what the rights and responsibilities are in using a footpath. Rights and responsibilities The County’s network of Public Rights of Way are protected in law and all members of the public have a right to their use and enjoyment. Legislation places certain duties and responsibilities on farmers and landowners in respect of Public Rights of Way that cross land within their ownership and control. Your Responsibilities as a user ‹ Be safe - plan ahead and take a map ‹ Leave gates and property as you find them ‹ Protect plants and animals, and take litter home ‹ Keep dogs under close control at all times and clear up after them ‹ Consider other people both using the path and those that live close to it ‹ Be mindful that the land you walk through is private and should be respected ‹ Know the limit of your rights, for example you cannot use a bicycle, E-bike or any other motorised device on a footpath

Essex County Responsibilities ‹ Put signposts where paths leave a road ‹ Way mark path junctions ‹ Install and repair bridges over waterways ‹ Maintain the vegetation up growth on routes (except cross field paths where the landowner has a responsibility) so as not to cause an impassable obstruction ‹ Repair surfaces ‹ Work with landowners who must reinstate their cross field paths and keep them clear of crops ‹ Take enforcement action on any who fail to carry out their obligations in respect of Public Rights of Way. If you have noticed any issues with the footpath system you can report them via County interactive PROW website and for a map of the footpaths around Panfield please go to the Panfield Community Association website. D Canning - Panfield P3 PROW Officer

Q. Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil? A. Because it’s pointless.

Page 4 Round About Panfield DateDatess for Your Diary April 14th Panfield Plodders Walk Flitchway 17 th Bible Study 7-30pm Church Hall 18 th Maundy Thursday Communion 7-30pm Church 19 th Good Friday Service 2pm Church 20 th Messy Church 10am - 12-30pm Church 21 st Easter Day Communion Church

May 11 th Spring Lunch Church Hall 11 th Great Bardfield Garage Sale from 12 noon 15 th Bible Study 7-30pm Church Hall 18 th Panfield Garage Sale 31 st Ascension Day Communion 7-30pm Church

June 8th Annual Gift Day Church Open 11am – 3pm 19 th Bible Study 7-30pm Church Hall 22 nd Panfield Fete The Bell Field 12 – 4pm

July 17 th Bible Study 7-30pm Church Hall

Don’t forget to send details of your event to the Editor! Pananza Winners January 19 February 19 £50 Childs £50 Read £20 Mutimer £20 Costin £10 Farmer £10 Appleby £10 Dawson £10 Riley £5 Aston £5 Blake £5 Redraw £5 Sue £5 Gibson £5 Claydon £5 Garrick £5 Leigh £5 Clarke £5 Stacy

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SAVE THE DATE ! PANFIELD FETE AND DOG SHOW SATURDAY 22 ND JUNE 2019 12 – 4 pm THE BELL PUB FIELD

Proceeds to be split between this year’s chosen charities Little Havens and the J’s Hospices; Panfield Community Association; The Bell Football Club .

We invite and welcome: ‹ Stall holders £10 a pitch ‹ Volunteers to help on the day ‹ Sponsors to advertise in the programme from £25 - £100

£100 Includes your advertising banner displayed on the football pitch for a whole year.

Contact: Graham : 07903 261690/at the bell pub 01376 324641 Bridget : 049894244/01376 328907

∑ Dog show classes for all from pet pooches to pampered pedigrees So get your dogs ready! See photos from last year on: candydashimages.com

∑ The modified Ford Cars Club returning and many more attractions.

∑ Supporting children and adults with a life limiting condition or approaching end of life based in Thundersley, Westcliff and .

If you find an adhesive that you like, you should stick to it.

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Proposed Development of Towerlands The Owners/Developers of Towerlands, held an exhibition, to gather views on their proposal for 570 new homes recently. They did not circulate their leaflet in Panfield, which appears to have caused concern to a number of residents. It seems to me that the Exhibition, besides being a PR exercise, was to gauge opinion and reaction, prior to submitting an application to BDC. Feedback was sought; no doubt to pre-empt the negative points of the plan, in an attempt to answer them in the actual application. Serious concern was voiced, that the local road infrastructure could not cope with the additional volume of vehicles. Residents should also note that BDC continues to support Panfield Parish Council’s argument, that there should not be any development within our Parish, and this proposal stops at the Parish boundary.

Thistledown Pond We have now received the report from Essex Wildlife Trust following their survey of Thistledown pond. The report Concludes: “The pond appears to have failed, and so will probably become a valuable wetland which would support a range of wetland flora and fauna. The bulrushes will certainly thrive; they spread by rhizomes and grow well in relatively shallow water. It is a much maligned species, but is actually a very important habitat” Essex Wildlife Trust recommends that we leave the area alone, and allow nature to take its course. Minimal intervention is recommended, to allow natural wetland species to take up residence. The Council will therefore heed the advice of the experts. It will be interesting to see the development of ‘Thistledown Wetland’, and to note what flora and fauna colonise the area. Have you looked at Panfield website recently? William Saward - ChairmanPanfield Parish Council Members of the Council can be contacted via the Parish Clerk: Ms Kerry Macken Phone: 07791 163231 Email: [email protected] Post: The Village Hall, Kynaston Road, Panfield, Essex CM7 5AQ Details can be found on the Parish Community Website: http://www.essexinfo.net/panfield/

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Clubs & Orrrganizationsrganizations

Our garden, our allotment, our Panfield patch! This time last year, we were all talking about the Beast from the East and storm Emma. Although we have seen some strong winds for the beginning of March, in contrast, in 2019 we have seen some lovely Spring weather which has given us the opportunity to tidy up the garden or dig over the allotment. Here are some more jobs to do if we are enticed outside by lovely weather! Jobs for April ‹ Plant out sweet peas ‹ Plant main crop potatoes ‹ Feed blackcurrants, gooseberries, blackberries and raspberries ‹ Tidy up strawberry beds ‹ Lawn care – grass will really start to grow this month and will need some care which includes mowing and feeding May is the month where plant growth speeds up! We shall hopefully see more sunshine and temperatures rising. So some jobs to do in May: ‹ Harden off summer bedding plants ‹ Plant hanging baskets and patio containers ‹ Keep on top of pests, slugs and snails ‹ Peppers, cucumbers and aubergines should be large enough to plant out Enjoy your garden! Michele

Panfield Twinning Association As I write this, the signs of spring are all around and as a gardener, there is an air of excitement and anticipation of what is to come this year. It’s the same with Panfield Twinning Association, we have lots to look forward to too! We have begun the year well with a brilliant Burns Night supper: five traditional, delicious courses, eaten with much pleasure, in honour of the great poet - a very enjoyable evening for all. We were intending to hold another fundraiser in March, but have decided that instead we are going concentrate on looking forward to the summer by arranging a Retro Disco on Saturday 13 July, with music from the amazing Vinyl Lionel! This sounds like an excellent excuse to rummage through the wardrobe and look

Page 8 Round About Panfield out those clothes from our youth, be they hippy love beads, Bay City Roller tartan or black bags and safety pins... Our plan is to hold this extravaganza in the garden of the Old Rectory, it will cost £10 per head, or £25 for a family ticket, to include a buffet supper. Bring your own drink, enjoy dressing up in the kind of clothes that you wore in your teenage years and have fun dancing to an eclectic mix of 45s! Reserve your places by posting a message on our Facebook page, or calling 01376 322017. We will then be looking forward to the visit of our French friends on the weekend of 4 October and are busy arranging a programme of events for them to enjoy. We will let you know how you can join in the fun too, so keep an eye on the village website, RAP and the Facebook page. It should be a fun-filled, action-packed year and we look forward to sharing it with you! Karen Stubbs (Sec) - Panfield Twinning Association

A New Development. In the coming few months you will be able to see a few extra pages pop up on the village website. Villagers will be able to start to read about their own village history. An additional page will also be there covering our own WW1 Soldiers. One of the first pages will list all buildings that hold a listed status that we have here within the parish. The earliest dating back to the 13th Century. Some 750+ years old and still standing. This is where you come in. I would like to ask you, if you live in a graded building, if you would share any historical information that you know about your building. If it is a few lines or a whole chapter, your input would be much appreciated. Your information will make these new web pages fuller and more interesting. Please email all information to myself on [email protected] or the Parish Clerk on [email protected] At a later date I am hoping to expand to Writing about people of the past, individual characters who lived here in the village. e.g a Mr Lawrence D Usher who had a King's patent for inventing a 'crate transporting barrow' during the 1950's who lived at Perry Childs Farm and Rose A Goodey our schoolmistress of 40 years and also the Cotton family who had Panfield Hall built. Thank you in anticipation. Pauline Peacey

Page 9 Round About Panfield Towerlands Park - Braintree Housing Development – we all have an opinion, the subject can often be divisive. It is only through information that we can form an opinion and this has led me to write this piece for the RAP. Having spoken to a number of my “dog walking” friends, it became apparent that limited residents of Panfield had been informed about the Towerlands Park public consultation, by way of a delivered “flyer”. The meeting took place on 5.3.19. I obtained a copy of the feedback flyer, noted the e mail address and contacted David Lock Associates (email [email protected]) I also copied council (BDC) , Panfield Parish council clerk and the Essex branch of the CPRE. I finally spoke with Greg Pearce at David Lock Associates who informed me that only 600 leaflets were delivered, and this covered the Glebe estate, Bocking, Hall Road and “up to the pub” in Panfield. David Lock Associates (DLA) confirmed to me that they have a legal obligation to carry out public consultations. It would seem to me that they have “done the bare minimum” to inform a handful of residents. I have been advised by DLA that the “Consultation Strategy” had been agreed with BDC, I have asked for a copy of this but at this time, I have not received a formal document. The Essex Branch of the CPRE (Campaign to Product Rural – e mail: [email protected]) had not been informed of this consultation meeting. I have asked DLA both in writing and verbally if they will hold a further consultation in Panfield, at the Village Hall, providing suitable notice so interested residents can attend, I await their reply. I have suggested they coordinate this activity with Panfield Parish Council. Whether we agree, disagree, or our opinions falls somewhere in between, I feel we should all have the opportunity to express our views, understand the impact on wildlife, our beautiful countryside, and infrastructure, especially the road network, and implications on facilities such as doctors. As you will see, I have noted the DLA contact details, to give you the opportunity, should you wish to highlight your own sentiments. I have been advised that DLA intend to submit a planning application early April 2019, residents will have 21 days to give feedback to BDC. Information from CPRE Essex below, they have advised me of the following possible developments close to Panfield: Straits Mill, off Broad Lane, allocated for 1000 houses, [17/00005/SCO] Land West of Panfield Lane – filling most of the area between Springwood Industrial estate and Towerlands, originally allocated 600 houses, which the developers are now seeking to increase to 800 houses. [15/01319/OUT on the BDC planning portal 265 houses Church Street Bocking [17/02188/OUT Michele Roskrow

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RAP Editor Wanted

After 13 years of editing RAP I have decided that now is the time to pass the reins to a new editor. Age has crept up on me and I no longer have the power of concentration that I once enjoyed.

So, if you have enthusiasm, commitment and the necessary IT skills and would like to take on this voluntary role, please email one of the following:

PCA Chairman: Danny Canning [email protected] PCA Secretary: Sarah Reid [email protected] RAP Editor: Chris Bassett [email protected]

Decorating

I know exactly what to do, of that you can be sure. No matter what you may construe I’ve done it all before

I’ve measured and I’ve masked and I’ve paced around the floor. I’ve done all that could be asked and then I’ve done some more

So why is it you always see, despite all the proper tools, that there is more paint on me than on the bloody walls

CRB

Page 11 Round About Panfield Neighbourhood Watch We have not been informed about any new incidents within Panfield since the last RAP. However we have received several warnings from the Police regarding security of garden sheds (see below) and locking UPVC front doors securely. These notices have been displayed on the NW notice board outside the village hall. Peter and Claire Kenward - (01376-322414)

Garage and Shed Security Whilst most houses have adequate security what is often neglected is the shed or garage, “nothing much in there” I hear you say, “Just a garden spade and fork”, but these are perfect tools for a burglar to use to get into your house. Adds insult to injury when the tool used to break into your house is your own, so give it some attention. Garages and sheds by the nature of their construction and position especially when away from the house are always going to be vulnerable. Quite often the supplied locks provide just the barest minimum security and are easily overcome so always consider supplementing the existing locks with further locking systems both for the doors and items within. On garage doors this could be by adding locking bolts to both sides of the “up and over door” or a garage door defender in the ground in front of the door, if you have side door don’t forget the security on this too. With sheds coach-bolt and plate the padlock hasp sections to the frame and door, use a good quality “Close Shackle” padlock or a key operated mortice lock; don’t forget the hinges ensure they cannot be unscrewed. Consider using “Ground Anchors” or “Shed Shackles” to chain larger items such as ladders, mowers and pedal cycles to (again good quality padlock and chain); keep chains tight so that it is not in contact with a surface it can be struck against. Protect windows with a wire mesh and fit a curtain or white wash the windows to prevent prying eyes. Visibly security mark your property with your post code and house number as this reduces the value to the thief; you can register serial numbers free of charge at www.immobilise.com . There are also a number of commercially available security marking systems available that are suitable for a wide range of products and others for specific products. It is also worth adding security lighting and a shed alarm to the shed or garage, there are even alarms available that when activated call your mobile phone, these are relatively inexpensive and available from most DIY/hardware stores. If siting a new shed where possible position it within sight of rooms in the house routinely occupied.

Page 12 Round About Panfield Products that are fit for purpose can found by looking for the "Secured by Design" or "Sold Secure" logos, or on their websites http://www.securedbydesign.com/ or http://www.soldsecure.com/ . For further crime prevention advice see www.essex.police.uk/advice or www.thecrimepreventionwebsite.com. There is also some good garden specific security advice from the RHS at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=606#section-2 Stephen Armson-Smith - Braintree & Crime Prevention Officer

Small Things

Have you ever paused to listen to a tiny sparrow sing? Have you ever paused to marvel at the first green shoots of spring?

Have you wondered at the beauty of a slender blade of grass? Have you watched a crystal raindrop sliding down a pane of glass?

Have you heard a tinkling streamlet play the symphony of spring? Have you seen the tight formation kept by wild geese on the wing?

Could you paint a composition of a sunset’s ruby sky? Or define the coloured patterns on a moth or butterfly?

Have you smelled the rain-washed perfume of a woodbine’s scented flower? Have you walked across a meadow in an early morning shower?

Have you heard a baby crying in a cosy cottage room? Have you felt the warm caresses of a life fresh from the womb?

Have you ever paused to listen to that still small voice within? In the early hours of morning long before the traffic’s din?

Have you given thanks for freedom and the gift of sight to see? All these things of joy and beauty come to you completely free.

James F. Porter

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Your local, The Bell Inn Panfield

A very warm welcome awaits you from all the sta ff at The Bell Inn, Panfield. This is a traditional 15th Century village pub at the heart of the community. We serve Greene King guest ales, premium lagers, spirits and wines. Our menu includes traditional home cooked food and homemade desserts. Join us fo r our over 55’s lunch menu Monday to Friday, which includes a main, desserts and tea or coffee. Sunday is roast day and off the main menu. Our roast is beef, half chicken, lamb or pork. We have used our local butcher for the last 20 years. We cater for all events on site or at an outside venue. We have 1 football team, a mixed dart team on Mondays and a ladies rounder s team on Tuesdays. We have live music once a month. Look out for our up and coming events! We look forward to meeting you.

For more informa tion please call 01376 324641 37 Kynaston Road , Panfield Essex CM7 5AQ

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OUTREACH

From Panfield Church

Priest-in-Charge: Revd. Rod Reid The Deanery, Deanery Hill, Braintree CM7 5SR

Tel: 01376 324887 email: [email protected]

Church Warden: Doug Field 13 St Mary’s Close, Panfield Tel: 617594

Secretary Bridget Smith 4 Church End, Panfield Tel: 328907

Church Hall Booking Bridget & David Smith 4, Church End, Panfield Tel: 328907

Dear Friends, When was the last time you took on a new challenge, or maybe took up a new opportunity? Some of you will have taken on New Year resolutions and others more recently will have given things up,or alternativelymaybe taken things up for Lent, I wonder how they are going? Last year, as some of you will know I agreed to a challenge for 2019, running the London Marathon, yes all 26.2 miles. I will be running for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, a local cause who do amazing things supporting those, and their families living with cancer. If you would like to sponsor me online the details are below or pop into the church and fill in the paper Sponsorship Form. To all those who do sponsor me, let me say thank you in advance. www.mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/rodreid1 As a result, since the Autumn I have been training hard in preparation. I am not a runner at all and so I have been really having to push myself and chalk up those miles. It has been an incredible challenge and one that has resulted in me having to let other things go. I have seen more 5am starts to the day than I would like, had less sleep, less time for other hobbies, along with all the other things that needed to fall by the wayside, while not doing any less inthe parishes of course! Letting those things go has been hard, but the flip side has been that new things have taken place. I feel fitter than before, I have met more people, and had more conversations about feet and toes than you would think possible. Taking on anything new, or additional is always tricky and we wonder if we should even do it in the first place. As a result, we more often back away and keep the status quo. However, my own experience has shown me, that with those challenges yes comes loss, but also new life.

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These are timely themes as we prepare to see out Lent and then to celebrate Easter. For Christians, Lent is a time to take on the challenge that is our relationship with God, in doing so some habits have to die, but that determination and focus means things are also gained, we find new life and a sense of renewal. It is taking place in the environment around us as well. Spring is a time when the hard pruning and the loss of leavesfrom Autumn, with the hibernation of many plants through Winter brings with it renewal and new life. We are giving thanks for the bulbs as they spring forth with colour, for fresh leaves on the trees, then we have our shrubs and borders all ready to blossom once more.The environment takes on this challenge that brings death and renewal every single year, it is vital to their survival, and so maybe for us too. As I keep up my training, I hope you will think of me on Marathon day. But I also hope to encourage each of us,that as we journey through to Easter, as we journey through Spring, to think again about taking up those challenges that lie ahead for each of us. Life is for living, we need to seize those moments, seize those challenges, not watch them drift passed. Don’t ignore them or work round them, but look at the promise they will bring, because the hard work, training even will be worth it! With every blessing, Rod

Funeral The funeral service for Margaret Beal took place on the 8 th February 2019 at the Church.

Easter Flowers Any donations towards Easter flowers, in memory of loved ones, may be given to Helen French, 27 Kynaston Road.

Bible Study Bible Studies will take place in the Church Hall at 7-30 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday 17 th April and 15 th May. Contact Ken Parfitt - Tel:323110

Forthcoming Church Events Messy Church: Saturday 20th April, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Fun crafts and celebration with an Easter theme, and lunch. All are welcome and children need to bring an adult. Spring Lunch : Saturday 11 th May, in the Church Hall. More information to follow look out for the posters/ Panfield website. Annual Gift Day: Saturday 8 th June: Church Open 11am – 3pm.

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7th 10.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 14 th 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 18 th 7.30 p.m. Maundy Thursday – Holy Communion 19 th 2.00 p.m. Good Friday – Devotional Service 21 st 6.30 p.m. Easter Day – Holy Communion 28 th 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion

Church Services for May 2019

5th 10.30 a.m. Family Service 12 th 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 19 th 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 26 th 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 31 st 7.30 p.m. Ascension Day – Holy Communion

A ham sandwich goes into a bar and orders a beer, the bartender says, “sorry, we don’t serve food in here.”

Page 19 Round About Panfield Pets Corner Millennium Vets Pet Health – Freaked out by Fireworks?! Many pet s across the UK suffer from noise phobias – a significant number of these have a real aversion to fireworks. And can you blame them? Fireworks are often let off without warning. They sound like a war zone and are accompanied unpredictable with flashes, bangs and whooshes. Living with a pet that has a noise phobia even if it is just with fireworks can be really distressing both for the pet and owner. Thinking of dogs in particular we can look at three different stages: Prevention, Management and Treatm ent. Prevention is about getting in early – when dogs are puppies and are actively soaking up all the experiences in their new environment – sights, sounds, smells and touch. Introducing puppies to the sound of fireworks for example, but in a calm way w ith a positive association (usually food) delivered at the same time as the experience, is the best way to help your dog be comfortable when they hear noises such as fireworks. To make this a predictable sound that can be manipulated to suit the reaction s of your puppy, (i.e. watching changes in their body language and facial expression) the Dogs Trust ‘Sounds Social’ set of tracks are great to help you puppy experience a wide range of noises they are likely to encounter. Managing noise phobias is abou t helping your dog with any difficulties they have when the noise is happening or predicted. We can all guarantee that fireworks will be let off on the 5th November so around this time until the end of January, owners with dogs who have an aversion to fir eworks need to be prepared. In the very least this should be ensuring the dog has a bolt hole or den to go to – somewhere they can access 24 -7. Ideally this should have a top and sides, a crate or cage is ideal for this, along with a blanket or throw ove r the top of it. Not only does this muffle out the sound of the fireworks but makes it more appealing. Some dogs may need more support such as pheromone collars, calming supplements to go in their food and for those that are really fearful and anxious may even need prescription medication. And finally – Treatment. Treatment is about solving the problem and in this case requires a programme of retraining so the dog can learn that fireworks aren’t actually that scary. The Dogs Trust ‘Sounds Scary’ set of tracks have been recorded specifically for owners to use at home. Through desensitisation and counter conditioning, time and patience you can turn your dog’s perception of fireworks around.

Page 20 Round About Panfield It may be an odd time of year to talk about fireworks, but if the appropriate training is started at home now – it will give your pet 6 months until the firework season starts again. Often with behaviour issues there are no quick fixes – time, patience and perseverance are all necessary! The Dogs Trust sound track training programmes are free to download from the Dogs Trust along with an owner manual to ensure you use the ‘sounds’ as they are intended. Careful observation to watch for positive or negative changes in your dog’s body language and facial expression is very important if you are to successfully change your dog’s perception of fireworks. As the prevention, management and treatment of fireworks is a subject relevant to dogs of all ages we are hosting a client evening on this very subject: ‘Anxiety and Noise Phobia – and that’s fireworks too!’Our aim is to help you understand the challenges your dog is facing, know what is the right action to take for your own dog and if needed how to support your dog with the Dogs Trust training programme. It is a FREE programme but must be used as instructed or you can cause your dog more harm. If you are interested in this subject, are a dog owner or already have a dog that struggles with fireworks then we would love you to come to our client evening. Pre-booking is needed so please contact us and we will reserve a place for you! Event details: Thursday 28th March 2019, entry from 7.00pm, starts 7.30-8.30pm, Notley Green Community Centre, Great Notley CM77 7US (behind Tesco). This event is free to attend but we will be taking donations for our local Dogs Trust centre in . To book a place/s please ring us on 01376 325511 or email [email protected] telling us how many people are coming (and your email address for booking confirmation). Please be aware this is an OWNER ONLY event and is not suitable for dogs to attend. Hope to see you there! Dot Creighton RVN - Millennium Veterinary Practice, Braintree www.millenniumvets.co.uk

Q. What do you call a fish without eyes? A. Fsh.

Q. What’s the difference between bird flu and swine fever? A. One requires tweetment and the other an oinkment.

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PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS

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‹‹‹ Boiler Installation & Repairs ‹‹‹ Gas Safety Engineers ‹‹‹ General Plumbing & Heating Services

Contact us: Phone 01376 341653 Email: [email protected]

T ’ STree Services All Remedial Tree Work (Everything from crown reductions to section felling) Tree Felling; Hedge Trimming; Grass Cutting; Garden Clearance Fully qualified and Insured Tree Surgeons ≤No job too big or too small ≤ Call for free quotation ≤ Telephone: 01376 567646 Mobile: 07754 621888 Laurels, Shalford Road, Panfield, Braintree, Essex Partners: Thomas & Jonathan Self

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NICOLA DALE Dog Groomer City & Guilds Qualified Member of the Pet Industry Federation and the British Dog Groomers Association The Dog Cabin West View Shalford Road Panfield Essex CM7 5AS

Telephone: 07759 352570

Page 27 Round About Panfield Local Help Lines Clerk to the Parish Council ...... 07791 163231 BDC Community Warden for Panfield (Paul Richards) ...... 07785 515523 Panfield Church - Revd. Rod Reid ...... 01376 324887 Braintree District Council ...... 01376 552525 Community Agent ([email protected]) ...... 08009 775858 or 07540 720603 Shalford Primary School ...... 01371 850336

Electricity ...... 08007 838838 Gas (Transco) ...... 0800 111999 Anglian Water ...... 08457 145145

Neighbourhood Watch Village Co-ordinator ...... 01376 322414 Panfield Dedicated Police Officer & PCSO ...... 07792 814495 Crimestoppers (Freephone) ...... 0800 555111 Essex Police Non-Emergency ...... 0300 333 4444

Braintree Station (Greater Anglia)) ...... 03456 007245 Traveline (Public Transport information) ...... 08706 082608 Stansted Airport ...... 08700 000303

Mid Essex Hospitals ...... 01245 362000 Childline (Freephone) ...... 0800 1111 Young Peoples Drug & Alcohol Service ...... 01245 493311

Samaritans ...... 08457 909090 Alcoholics Anonymous ...... 08457 697555 Citizens Advice Bureau ...... 08701 264065 National Debtline (Freephone) ...... 08088 084000 Help The Aged - Seniorline (Freephone) ...... 08088 006565 Relate (Marriage Guidance) ...... 01245 258680

Mobile Library The Mobile Library visits Meadow Close at 2.05pm to 2.35pm every third Saturday:

Office Hour at Panfield Church Revd. Rod Reid is in Panfield on Tuesdays between 5pm and 6pm. This hour will begin with a short service of Evening Prayer followed by a discussion time for general enquiries, to book weddings or baptisms, discuss churchyard matters or for other pastoral conversations. Items for Braintree Foodbank can also be dropped off in church at this time. Copy Closing Date for next edition of RAP & OUTREACH - 15 th May 19

“Round About Panfield” is produced and distributed by The Panfield Community Association and circulated free to over 400 homes. The PCA greatly appreciate the support of advertisers and subscribers but can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any copy nor guarantee or endorse any product or service offered. Registered Charity Number 270564 RAP63 April 19

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